All Mental health resilience articles – Page 9
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Article39% of working parents want workplace mental health support
Two in five (39%) working parents of children under 18 would like mental health support in the workplace, according to new research from Working Families and Bright Horizons.The findings, released to coincide with National Work Life Week (2-6 October), revealed that 89% of working parents believe access to flexible working ...
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ArticleUK employee absence rates reach highest level in a decade
UK employees were absent an average of 7.8 days over the past year, the highest level in over a decade and two days more than the pre-pandemic rate of 5.8 days, according to new research.The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR and people development, ...
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ArticleTwo-thirds of UK staff do not feel connected at work
Two-thirds of UK employees do not feel a sense of connection and belonging at work, according to research by employee engagement and HR technology firm Reward Gateway.Its survey of 1,000 UK employees in organisations with a headcount of more than 100 also found that 24% of respondents often experience loneliness ...
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ArticleRoyal Mail expands staff wellbeing benefits
Royal Mail has expanded its wellbeing benefits to provide extended support for employees and their families.Through its wellbeing hub, Royal Mail employees will have unlimited 24/7 access to an online GP that is also available to partners and children, unlimited mental health consultations for themselves and their partners, up from ...
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ArticleJust Mortgages expands menopause and wellbeing support
National brokerage Just Mortgages has expanded its mental health and wellbeing support with the introduction of a training module that covers the menopause.The new module is available 24/7 through the firm’s ‘My Learning Space’ digital platform and is open to all of its more than 650 mortgage brokers regardless of ...
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AnalysisHow to address a toxic workplace culture
Need to know:Toxic workplace cultures exist in many UK oganisations, with leaders and managers often to blame.Creating a culture where employees can raise concerns is essential to overcoming such environments.Organisations need to think about how they react where examples of toxic behaviour do occur.Allegations of toxicity and harassment at the ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Dreaming of enhancing sleep quality
Do you get enough sleep? This is a question I frequently ask of myself, especially since becoming a parent five years ago. If it isn’t children waking in the night, good intentions for an earlier bedtime are often thwarted by a seemingly never-ending list of household chores, life admin and ...
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Supplier articleWhy suicide awareness should be a workplace priority
More than 6,000 people in the UK take their life every year. Three-quarters of those suicides are men. Suicide is the biggest killer of young adults under the age of 35 and of men aged between 50 and 54. And while there is a link between unemployment ...
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Article77% of staff are unaware that insurers offer mental health support
Three-quarters (77%) of UK employees are not aware that insurers offer mental health support as an additional benefit, according to new research by LV=.The investment, protection and retirement firm’s Wealth and wellbeing research programme, which is a long-term quarterly survey of 4,000 UK adults, aims to highlight how many protection ...
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AnalysisThe overlooked influences impacting employee health
Need to know:Personalised health and wellbeing support is more likely to engage employees and drive behavioural change.Tests can highlight a variety of health issues including fertility problems; menopause and andropause; gut health issues and cancer.As employees gain deeper insight into their health, education will help them understand the implications of ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid explores the complexities of mental health first aid
Big Bad Boss has asked me to train as a mental health first aider, which is a bit like asking the IT function to advise on personal hygiene. That said, it is a lot more interesting than usual stuff I do. For example, my next task is looking at the ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid takes on mental health first aid
Big Bad Boss has asked me to train as a mental health first aider, which is a lot more interesting than the usual stuff I do. For example, my next task is looking at the lifestyle options on our defined contribution (DC) pension plan. Snore.It would be nice if the ...
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Supplier articleTackling employee loneliness: How HR can help their teams
Tackling employee loneliness: How HR can help their teams45% of adults feel occasionally, sometimes, or often lonely in England. This equates to over 25 million people (based on 2019 ONS population numbers). Loneliness in younger people is definitely an increasing problem.Mental ill health is the single most common cause for ...
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ArticleMcDonald’s Australia implements staff wellbeing app
McDonald’s Australia has introduced a digital health, safety and wellbeing platform for its 115,000 employees across the country and their families.The Sonder app provides a range of health and wellbeing needs, including digital 24/7 live chats with registered professionals such as nurses and psychologists for support with mental health care, ...
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Case StudiesBenefits on offer at Precis Digital
Benefits offered by Precis Digital:Pension A group personal pension (GPP) scheme for all employees, with up to 8% matching contributions from the employer.Healthcare and wellbeingA £40 wellness allowance each month, which can be used towards items such as physical exercise, therapy apps and private medical insurance.Employee assistance programme (EAP).Access to ...
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AnalysisWhat does effective absence management reporting look like?
Need to know:An absence management system must be robust, consistent and in line with the organisation’s absence policy.Interrogating absence data can identify trends but it is prudent to investigate further as the data may be masking what is really happening.Identifying potential long-term conditions early can ensure appropriate support is provided ...
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Supplier article5 Ways to Unwind Outside of the Office on National Relaxation Day
When was the last time you felt completely relaxed? For many of us, we are so busy plugging along that we forget to take time to unwind and step away from work. Even when we’re on annual leave, there can be a niggling feeling that we should ...
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Article84% say employer sick pay support is most important benefit
More than four-fifths (84%) of employees say employer sick pay support is the most important benefit an employer can offer, according to research by financial wellbeing firm Wagestream.Its survey of 2,000 low- and variable-income employees from a sample of 500 employers also found that 83% of front-line workers said they ...
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Article57% of millennials feel uncomfortable discussing mental health at work
Over half (57%) of millennial employees do not feel comfortable disclosing mental health or psychological conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, or depression, in the workplace, according to research from Reed.co.uk.The research, conducted among 2,000 UK workers, found that Millennials, those born between 1986 and 1991, are less likely to open ...
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ArticleBarrhead Travel enhances commitment to staff wellbeing
Travel agency Barrhead Travel has signed the Wellbeing of Women Menopause Pledge and doubled its number of trained mental health first aiders as part of its commitment to employee wellbeing.A total of six employees have now completed their FAA Level Three in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health, bringing the ...